Lac Des Milles Lacs First Nation election results under review

Kathleen Sawdo is challenging the Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation election results, but is uncertain whether she would run for chief again if a new election is called.

Aboriginal Affairs investigates reports of Indian status cards printed in Thunder Bay hotel room

By Jody Porter, CBC News, June 24, 2015

Aboriginal Affairs is reviewing a complaint that Indian status cards were being issued out of a Thunder Bay, Ont. hotel room as part of a scheme to re-elect the incumbent chief at Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation.

The election took place on June 8, returning Judy Maunula to office. Her challenger, Kathleen Sawdo, is appealing the results under the First Nation’s custom election code.